Preventative maintenance is critical for your vehicle’s longevity and productivity. It not only works to fix any existing issues with your vehicle, but it also helps to avoid further harm in the future. Preventative maintenance can range from something as simple as changing a brake pad to something as complex as a comprehensive diagnostic of your machine’s internal wiring and electrical output.
If you’re not sure if preventative maintenance is right for you, take a look at this list of three ways it can help your car.
Cost-effectiveness
One of the most significant advantages of preventative maintenance is its capacity to save you money over time. Your vehicle requires a lot of maintenance, and depending on the work that needs to be done, part and labour prices can add up quickly. Paying a small bit now to ensure everything is working smoothly can help you avoid overspending in the future.
For example, rotating your tyres on a regular basis and getting an alignment at a garage can spare you from having to replace four tyres early. This is a £100 vs. £400-£600 contrast. The tread on your tyres wears down over time, usually on one side more than the other. When you rotate your tyres, the tread on the opposite side wears down more evenly, which extends the life and tread of your tyres. Allowing one side of the tread to bald while the other remains intact may affect the ride of your vehicle and result in a burst tyre.
You may save money in a variety of ways, not just on tyres. An oil change can extend the life of your engine, changing brake pads on a regular basis can prevent damage to your rotors and callipers, and a tune-up can maintain your electrical system in good form.
Safety Precautions
At Bangor Tyre Company, we recommend preventative maintenance to our customers for a variety of reasons. The primary reason for preventative maintenance is to ensure the safety of our employees. Over time, driving into potholes, beating the summer heat, and barreling down the interstate at excessive speeds, your vehicle takes a beating. Consider what would happen if something went wrong on one of your outings, leaving you stuck on the side of the road.
Many of our preventative maintenance treatments are little and inexpensive, yet they have a significant impact on your vehicle’s longevity. Even something as simple as running a diagnostic on your warning lights could save you from engine failure on the highway. We consider our customers to be family at Bangor Tyre Company and we always want our family to be safe. Are you concerned about strange noises, odours, or unsteady car handling? Stop by Bangor Tyre Company and let one of our skilled mechanics take care of any difficulties as quickly as possible.
Avoiding Inconvenience in the Future
You paid a lot of money for your car, and you expect it to get you where you need to go. Preventative maintenance keeps your automobile operating smoothly and prevents it from breaking down when you need it most. Many of Bangor Tyre Company’s services focus on specific parts of your car, which can have a significant impact on its overall performance. Hundreds of minor components work together to provide you a safe and enjoyable ride, from the timing belt to the power windows.
Power windows locking, battery dying after being parked too long, heat and air conditioning turning off when you need to manage your vehicle’s temperature are just a few of the difficulties you could face if you don’t perform preventative maintenance.
Contact us today for more information on preventative maintenance and our other auto services. Our team of expert technicians is well-versed in a wide range of auto repair needs, and they work hard to consistently offer high-quality, long-lasting results. We love being a part of our community as a family-owned business, and we want the best for our neighbours. Come meet the team; we’re always delighted to speak with new or existing clients, and you can plan an appointment at your leisure.